The hottest trend in nail polish right now is matte polish.  I was initially pretty hesitant to jump on board, but after trying out Sephora by OPI's Metro Chic Matte at the store, I was sold.  I haven't purchased it (since I have the original), but it got me over my objections and I decided to make the plunge.  Other blogs have done the research for me.  The first matte shade I bought was La Paz-itively Hot by OPI, which was the only color I liked from All Lacquered Up's swatches.  On a whim, I ended up also buying OPI Ink at the same time and loved it as well.  Normally I am not a purple fan, but I had to admit that the dark purple/blue with shimmer was simply stunning.  I call it a blurple - or is it burple?  This was a couple of months ago and so after enjoying the blurply sparkliness, I read that OPI was coming out with a new formula - SUEDE.  It sounds weird, but I guess after applying it and seeing it in person, I understand it.  The suede finish is hard to describe; I acutally think if we're using fabric descriptions, crushed velvet or velour might be more accurate.

Okay first up, we have the original Ink.  Dark purple with bluish undertones; it photographs much bluer than it is in person. (For all photos, ignore the bad application)

Pretty right?  And now OPI Ink Sude.  Totally different from the Original.

Compared with the original, you can see the the Suede has a much more matte finish.  It has this great frozen shimmer that comes out if you put a top coat on it.  Exhibit below:

I can't decide which finish I like the best.  Each one is different and stunning in itself.  I have to wonder why OPI decided to release this collection of previous released colors when the suede finish colors don't always resemble the originals.  I would rather OPI try to come up with new colors.  So you can see for yourself, here are the finishes next to each other. From left to right:  Ink Sude; Ink Suede with top coat; Ink Original; Ink Original with matte top coat.